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Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
- Don't Get Depressed, It's Not 1929
Why all those Great Depression analogies are wrong. - Forgiving and Forgetting
Eric Holder will have his hands full at the Justice Department. - Filling Up the Cabinet
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
- The Off-White House
How much can an incoming president change the décor at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.? - When Do Soldiers Face Execution?
When they commit one of the military's 15 most serious crimes. - The Un-Paulson
Why Timothy Geithner is a strong choice for treasury secretary. - I Hate You, Blue-Tux-Wearing Viagra Guy!
Web video ads are annoying and repetitive. Here's how to fix them. - The Underminer?
Could Secretary of State Clinton and President Obama disagree without creating a Washington melodrama? - Obama's White House, Clinton's Team
Who's (loyal to) who in the Obama administration: an interactive chart. - A Dog's Life
Slate stories on NPR's Day to Day. - Luddite in Chief
Why Barack Obama should keep his BlackBerry. - Why Is Obama Our First Black President?
Kids' questions about his victory, and their parents' attempts to answer. - Doctors' Fees
Can you trust the medical advice you hear on the radio? - Still Waiting for Chinese Democracy
How long can Beijing resist political liberalization? - America's Checkup
Time on how to fix the health care system. - What To Drink on Thanksgiving
Zinfandels that won't overwhelm your turkey. - Welcome to the Jumble
Axl Rose and the epically messy Chinese Democracy. - The Quaker Meeting Gabfest
Listen to Slate's review of the week in politics. - Serious People
A guide to Obama's national-security transition team. - Explainer's Wildfire Roundup
Your questions about the disaster in Southern California, with answers from our archives. - The Globavore's Dilemma
Your questions about food contamination, with answers from the archives. - Corrections
Slate's mistakes. - Markets Deflate
A summary of what's in the major publications. - Economy Crashes, Washington Watches
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
- Dingell Buried
Henry Waxman's victory is the biggest gift Obama could have asked for. - I Vant To Upend Your Expectations
Why movie vampires always break all the vampire rules. - Children of the Clones
When you get pregnant from your twin's ovary, who's the mom? - Explainer's Same-Sex-Marriage Roundup
Your questions related to California's Proposition 8 with answers from our archives. - The Evergold State
Are prospectors crazy to be dredging in Washington's rivers and streams? - iPhoning It In
Farhad Manjoo and Chris Thompson take your questions about the mobile devices of Apple, Google, and BlackBerry. - Explainer's Pirate Roundup
Your questions about pirates with answers from our archives. - How To Read the Quran
A new translation captures the confusion. - Twilight
Cute vegetarian vampires in the Pacific Northwest. - Musical Numbers: Bonds
A daily video from Slate V - Panic Grips Wall Street
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers. - War of Words
The West must not be distracted by Russian—or Georgian—propaganda. - I Beg Your Pardon
The top prospects for a last act of Bush clemency. - 18 Million People Watch NCIS
Should you? - The J. Crew Catalog Destroyed My Spirit
Why mailmen give up. - The Devil, They Say
My family thinks an exorcism will cure my mental illness. How can I spend Thanksgiving with them? - Life Classes
Changing society through culture and literature, philosophy and conversation.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
- Measuring the National Carbon Footprint
How do you total up the greenhouse-gas emissions for an entire country? - Spread the Wealth Around
How to profit from Barack Obama's inauguration. - Behold the Power of Michelle
Why are there so many powerful Michelles in Washington? - Grand Unified Weekly
A new science series from Slate V. - The Culture Gabfest, Identity Crisis Edition
Listen to Slate's show about the week in culture. - For Sale: 200,000-Square-Foot Box
What happens to the store when Wal-Mart leaves town? - Shots All Around!
The case for immunizing everyone against the flu. - Wii Will Rock You!
Sleater-Kinney's guitarist tries out Wii Music. - Life Classes
It's Martin Parr's world; we're just photographing it. - Come on and Save Me
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
- Bullies Like Bullying
How did a nonstory based on an iffy study end up in a New York Times blog? - The Millionaire Arsonist
Is a homeless felon really expected to pay $101 million? - The Redprint
Newsweek's Karl Rove prescribes a Republican comeback plan. - In Search of Lost Crime
The quotidian beauty of Law & Order. - Tackling the Tough Issues
Why is Barack Obama obsessed with reforming college football? - Famous Patoots
In Idaho's 1st District, they don't make right-wing nuts like they used to. - Cubez: Google
A daily video from Slate V - An Order of Lo Mein With a Side of Guilt
Is getting takeout that much worse for the planet than cooking at home? - Buster Keaton's The General
Yeah, it's silent. So what? You'll barely notice. It's that good. - Change You Can't Believe In
Why hiring a new coach won't solve your favorite NBA team's problems. (Unless the old coach was Isiah Thomas.) - Life Classes
On the Isle of Wight in search of "Britain at its absolute best." - "Omaha Beach"
A weekly poem, read by the author. - Exit Quietly
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
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on November 21, 2008How Not To Fix Prop 8
I hate to say this, but I'm not a fan of a key piece of the challenge to Proposition 8 that same-sex marriage advocates are bringing in the California Supreme Court. By all means, ask the court to recognize the 18,000 same-sex marriages performed since it ushered in legalization last June. Read More- Human Nature:
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on November 17, 2008Blog of Rivals!
A politically driven drop in immigration has broad economic implications, especially on the housing market; with less population growth, housing prices will continue to suffer for much longer than most anticipate. Read More- The Big Sort:
posted by Bill Bishop
on November 10, 2008No, We Didn’t: America Hasn't Changed as Much as Tuesday’s Results Would Indicate
One week after a historic presidential campaign that ended with the election of a man who billed himself as a post-partisan candidate of a unified America, this country is more divided than it was four or eight years ago. Or, less abstractly, while some danced in the streets over Barack Obama's Read More - Trailhead:
posted by Abby Callard
on November 6, 2008Is Sarah Palin Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Palin should be off the hook for not being able to name the countries of North America. Not being able to name the signatories of NAFTA? Well, that's a more serious blunder. Read More
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